HR 792 · 108th Congress · Health

Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2003-02-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to authorize qualified physical therapists to provide services for Medicare beneficiaries without the requirement of a physician referral. Provides for treatment of outpatient speech-language pathology services separately from outpatient physical therapy services.…

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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans